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EG02 LWM

2002 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

129,789 mi
Last recorded129,789 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Lt126,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG02 LWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 129,789 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 129,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head lamp dim (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 126,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 121,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 116,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 110,919 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 104,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 104,170 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 97,544 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 97,544 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 90,270 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 85,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs slightly corroded

all tyres perished/cracked slightly in tread

Pass 12 May 2015 81,714 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 81,714 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Fail 2 May 2014 78,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 May 2014 78,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 74,922 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres slightly perished in tread

Fail 30 Apr 2013 74,922 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

both rear tyres slightly perished in tread

Pass 24 Apr 2012 71,082 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all tyres cracking on side walls and in tread

Fail 15 Apr 2011 67,152 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside front headlight has condensation in it.

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 67,152 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside front headlight has condensation in it.

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 63,029 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs are slightly worn and corroding

o/s/f fog lamp is inoperative

rear brake discs are slightly worn and corroding

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Pass 29 Apr 2009 58,588 miles

all four tyres are perishing in lines of tread

o/s/f fog lamp inop.

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Fail 15 Apr 2009 58,576 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all four tyres are perishing in lines of tread

o/s/f fog lamp inop.

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Pass 15 Apr 2008 51,772 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 48,073 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 48,071 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 2 May 2006 44,151 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

no side amber reflectors fitted

Pass 2 May 2006 44,151 miles

no side amber reflectors fitted

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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EG02 LWM is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 126,416 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EG02 LWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EG02 LWM registered?

EG02 LWM is a 2002 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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